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U.S. forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil

U.S. Southern Command said in a social media post that U.S. forces apprehended the Motor Vessel Sagitta without incident

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 5:01 am

Turbulent South America builds up resistance to U.S.s Donroe doctrine

Following the U.S militarys capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, the continent of more than 450 million people is confronting the reassertion o fa Monroe Doctrinestyle logic treating it as a zone of U.S. influence; however internal divisions undermine the regions ability to form a united front

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 5:00 am

India among Russia's top foreign trade partners: PM Mishustin

In the financial year 202425, total India-Russia trade reached an all-time high of about $68.7billion, up sharply from roughly $13billion in 2021, marking nearly a five - to six- fold increase over four years.

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 2:16 am

Indonesia's SWFDanantaratargets tripling assets by 2030

Indonesias sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia aims to triple its assets by 2030 by overhauling and ...

Antara News 21 Jan 2026 1:07 am

Finance Minister ready to support post-disaster recovery in Sumatra

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said the government is ready ...

Antara News 21 Jan 2026 12:36 am

Indonesia's free meals boost health, spur school attendance: BGN

Indonesias flagship free nutritious meal programme is improving childrens health and encouraging greater ...

Antara News 21 Jan 2026 12:32 am

Nigeria police deny church attacks as residents insist 168 people held by armed groups

The Christian Association of Nigeria also verified the attacks and has a list of the hostages, according to a senior Christian leader in the state who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of his safety

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 10:04 pm

Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attack

President Zelenskyy suggested he would skip the ongoing World Economic Forum in Switzerland to deal with the aftermath of the strike

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 9:58 pm

Indonesia busts syndicate smuggling migrants to Australia

The West Jakarta Class I Immigration Office has dismantled an international human smuggling network that was ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 9:34 pm

Indonesia's MSME credit program disburses Rp270 trillion in 2025

Indonesias Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Maman Abdurrahman, announced that ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 8:35 pm

Rescuers recover second body at ATR 42-500 crash site in S Sulawesi

Indonesia's search and rescue team on Tuesday recovered another body from the crash site of an ATR 42-500 aircraft ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 8:35 pm

West Sumatra to normalize nine rivers after floods

Authorities in Agam District, West Sumatra, will normalize nine rivers after heavy sedimentation caused by ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 8:23 pm

Food poisoning cases in free meal program decline: BGN

Indonesia has recorded a sharp decline in food poisoning cases linked to its Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme, ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 8:09 pm

Prabowo,Starmerhighlight maritime and education pacts in London

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed new cooperation in maritime ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 8:03 pm

Thick Cb clouds present during ATR 42-500 landing attempt: Indonesia

The Indonesian weather agency reported the presence of thick cumulonimbus (Cb) clouds over Maros, South Sulawesi, on ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 7:47 pm

Indonesia's free meals program engages over 18,000 MSMEs: minister

The Indonesian government reported that as of November 10, 2025, a total of 18,614 micro, small, and medium enterprises ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 7:20 pm

Trade and tariff wars have no winners: China at World Economic Forum

While economic globalisation is not perfect, countries cannot completely reject it and retreat to self-isolation, said China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 7:16 pm

At 10 Downing Street, Prabowo meets PM Starmer for second time

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Tuesday, his ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 6:54 pm

Phase 3 of Juntas Election Brings Forward Ministers, Military Heirs and Party Chiefs

Sundays final phase of the juntas vote features entrenched power networks, uncontested seats and elections held in active conflict zones.

The Irrawaddy 20 Jan 2026 6:41 pm

With an eye on Greenland, Trump turns NATO against NATO

On January 20, Donald Trump shared a generated image of himself placing an American flag in Greenland beside a board that reads, Greenland: US territory; Est. 2026

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:07 pm

The 2026 Polo Season Launches at the USPA National Polo Center, Sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn.

U.S. Polo Assn.,the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly announces ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 6:04 pm

Asian Financial Forum opens next Monday as the region's first major international financial event of 2026

- Finance empowering business, global financial leaders convene in Hong Kong to drive win-win solutions ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 6:01 pm

Karachi shopping plaza fire death toll reaches 28, another 80 missing

A senior official of the Gul Plaza shop owners association estimated the fire has caused losses of at least three billion PKR

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 5:11 pm

Daily Quiz: Test your knowledge on the federal holiday

The federal holiday established in honour of Martin Luther King Jr., observed each year in the United States

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 5:11 pm

U.N. Human Rights Council to hold urgent Iran meeting on January 23

The request had received backing from more than one-third of the councils 47 members, needed for a special session to go ahead.

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 5:09 pm

Pushed From China Border, Myanmar Scammers Take Root in Hsipaw

Online fraud operations resurface in northern Shan township after Kokang crackdown.

The Irrawaddy 20 Jan 2026 4:42 pm

Social Affairs Ministry sends essential supplies to flood-hit Karawang

Indonesia's Ministry of Social Affairs has begun delivering logistics as disaster relief to flood-hit residents in ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 4:40 pm

RI Govt plays down central bank independence fears over BI nominee

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa on Tuesday dismissed concerns that the nomination of Deputy Finance Minister ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 4:32 pm

Indonesia, China launch joint lab to advance AI-driven healthcare

Indonesia and China have agreed to deepen cooperation in digital health by establishing a joint laboratory focused on ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 4:23 pm

Indonesia's rescuers find personal items at ATR 42-500 crash site

The search and rescue team handling the Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 plane crash has confirmed the discovery of ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 3:48 pm

Indonesia's VP checks prices, supply at Tasikmalaya market

Indonesias Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Tuesday inspected Cikurubuk Market, the main wholesale ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 3:38 pm

KKV Opens Its Second Global Flagship Store in Ho Chi Minh City

-KK Group today announced the grand opening of the KKV Vietnam Global Flagship Store in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 3:38 pm

Donald Trump shares altered image of map showing Greenland, Canada, Venezuela as U.S. territories

The image appears to be an altered version of an actual photograph of the U.S. President discussing the Ukraine war situation with European leaders in August 2025

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 3:25 pm

Immigration Ministry raises Rp1.7 billion for Sumatra disaster relief

Indonesias Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has raised about Rp1.7 billion ($100,000) to support ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 2:58 pm

Macron sent message to Trump offering to host G7 meeting in Paris on January 22: entourage

French President Macrons proposal to host the summit aims to address escalating tensions over trade disputes, while fostering dialogue on key geopolitical issues

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 2:07 pm

Some 55.1 million people receive free nutritious meal in 2025

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) said that throughout 2025, the number of Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG) ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 2:02 pm

Indonesia seeks synchronized efforts for development in Papua

Indonesia's National Development Planning Ministry (Bappenas) has convened with the Executive Committee for the ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 1:35 pm

Indonesia ramps up emergency aid as floods hit thousands in Pati

Indonesia's Social Affairs Ministry has stepped up emergency assistance for thousands affected by floods ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 12:31 pm

Jakarta raises alert as rainy season fuels super flu, dengue risks

The Jakarta provincial government has raised an alert over potential cases of dengue and super flu, or ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 12:30 pm

WEF 2026: EU leaders take stage in Davos as Donald Trump rocks global order

Trump is set to dominate the week at the Swiss ski resort, with a U.S. delegation already on the ground to promote an American agenda that has unsettled the global order cherished by the WEF

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 12:14 pm

NTB denies foreign tourist cancallations linked to illegal mining

The West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) provincial government denied claims that illegal mining near Lomboks tourist sites ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 11:54 am

Envision Launches Dubhe, Shaping the AI Energy System with the World's First Energy Foundation Model

Envision, the global leader in green technology, today announced the launch ofDubhe, its ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 11:49 am

Papuan student recalls Prabowo's call to serve Indonesia

Steve Mara, a doctoral student at the University of Bradford from Papua, said he has never forgotten President Prabowo ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 11:47 am

SAR team considers weather modification in ATR 42-500 crash search

The Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) is considering weather modification operations to assist in the search for ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 11:43 am

North Maluku urged to anticipate extreme weather dynamics

The Governor of North Maluku, Sherly Tjoanda, urged residents to remain alert when sailing, following information from ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 11:41 am

Asia's Largest Social Investment Conference Urges Global Changemakers to Convene and Set the Impact Agenda for Asia

TheAVPN Global Conference 2026, Asia's largest convening of social and impact investors will be held from 25 ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 11:31 am

LIVE: Trump says Europe will not 'push back too much' on his Greenland bid

A North American Aerospace Defense Command aircraft will soon arrive at a U.S. military base in Greenland for long-planned activities, the organization said

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 11:27 am

President Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Emmanuel Macron to join Board of Peace

France intends to decline the invitation to join the initiative, at this stage, a source close to Mr. Macron said on January 19

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 11:20 am

Indonesia's tourism industry wins 32 global awards at start of 2026

Indonesias tourism industry won dozens of international awards early this year, signaling growing global ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 11:17 am

Indonesia, UK seal economic growth pact during Prabowo visit

Indonesia and the United Kingdom on Monday launched an Economic Growth Partnership in London aimed at ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 11:05 am

ATR crash - Indonesian Air Force continues to aid evacuation

Indonesias air force has deployed a Caracal H225M helicopter and a Boeing aircraft to support the evacuation of ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 11:03 am

Nine SAR units deployed on day four of ATR crash search

Nine search and rescue units were deployed to scour hills and steep cliffs on Mount Bulusaraung in South Sulawesi on ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 11:01 am

Indonesia, Japan deepen trade ties through Jakarta business matching

Indonesia's Ministry of Trade co-organized a business matching event with the Japan External Trade Organization ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 11:00 am

Prabowo motivates Indonesian students in London during state visit

President Prabowo Subianto boosted the morale of Indonesian students overseas as he was warmly welcomed during his ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 10:56 am

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International Healthcare Weekis set to return to Thailand (8-10 July 2026, Queen Sirikit National ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 10:46 am

Panduit Strengthens Commitment to Customer Excellence with Appointment of Holly Garcia to Chief Commercial Officer

Panduit, a global leader in electrical and network infrastructure solutions, announced the promotion ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 10:44 am

Indonesia readies Rp18.3 trillion for West Sumatra disaster recovery

The Indonesian government has allocated Rp18.3 trillion (around US$1 billion) for rehabilitation and reconstruction in ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 9:54 am

Indonesia eyes Rp134 trillion from minerals and coal in 2026

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has set a target for Indonesia to generate Rp134 trillion (around ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 9:43 am

Open and Inclusive, Haikou Accelerates Its Rise as an International Performing Arts Capital

A report from Haikou Municipal Bureau of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports: Recently, the ...

Antara News 20 Jan 2026 9:22 am

World Economic Forum 2026 LIVE: Maharashtra signs investment MoUs worth 14.5 lakh cr on day 1

From India, at least four Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Pralhad Joshi, and K Rammohan Naidu as well as six Chief Ministers are expected to be there, along with over 100 top CEOs from the country

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 9:13 am

Massive 100-vehicle pileup in Michigan as snowstorm moves across U.S.

The crash is just the latest impact of the major winter storm moving across the country

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 7:09 am

Denmark proposes NATO surveillance mission for Greenland

Mr. Rutte wrote on X that he had discussed how important the Arctic including Greenland is to our collective security with the Danish Minister and Greenland's top diplomat

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 4:14 am

Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked

Irans streets have largely been quiet for a week, authorities and social media posts indicated, since anti-government protests that began in late December were put down in three days of mass violence

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 11:09 pm

Trumps Gaza plan: France wont join, Canada wont pay

The Board of Peaces charter goes beyond the sole framework of Gaza, a source close to French President Emmanuel Macron said; Canada will not pay for a seat on the board, nor has that been requested of Canada at this time, a government source said.

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 10:44 pm

Connectivity key to boosting Indonesia's tourism growth: Ministry

Deputy for Marketing at the Ministry of Tourism, Ni Made Ayu Marthini, emphasized that connectivity is a crucial pillar ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 9:21 pm

BRIN prepares future tech forecast to boost research competitiveness

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is currently preparing a future technology forecast to anticipate ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 9:15 pm

Indonesia pushes equal access in public transport to cut emissions

The Ministry of Transportation has emphasized the importance of equal service and accessibility in public ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 9:08 pm

Indonesia eyes role as global coffee hub

Indonesia is pursuing efforts to establish itself as a global coffee hub, Trade Minister Budi Santoso announced on ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 8:25 pm

Indonesia pushes agricultural downstreaming to boost farmers income

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has called on regional governments to accelerate downstreaming of local ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 8:12 pm

President Prabowo orders urgent flood response as heavy rains hit Java

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered an urgent response to floods across Java, instructing ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 8:01 pm

Election law revision will not regulate permanent political coalitions

State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said the revision of the Law on General Elections does not regulate permanent ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 7:47 pm

Sumatran flood displacement drops to 135,696 as recovery speeds up

The number of people displaced by floods and landslides in three Sumatran provinces last November has fallen to 135,696 ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 7:34 pm

Indonesia promotes bioavtur to cut aviation emissions

Indonesias Ministry of Transportation is advancing the use of bioavturan aviation biofuelas part ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 7:21 pm

Prabowo to sign maritime deal, meet King Charles and UK PM in London

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to sign a maritime partnership agreement, including cooperation on ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 7:21 pm

Immigration busts China-linked love scam syndicate in Tangerang

The Directorate General of Immigration discovered a fraud and extortion syndicate operating under the guise of a love ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 6:34 pm

Deadly blast hits Kabul hotel, say Afghan police, government

We do have casualties, both wounded and killed, said the Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 6:30 pm

Prabowo to speak at WEF Davos, Trump meeting still unconfirmed

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be one of the speakers at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 6:02 pm

Indonesia's BMKG advances AI-powered weather forecasting

Indonesias Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has enhanced its short-term weather ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 6:02 pm

Prabowo urges electoral system to prioritize public interest: minister

President Prabowo Subianto has underscored that any discussion on Indonesias electoral system must remain ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 4:48 pm

Indonesian Presidential Elections will remain direct amid law revision

The revision of the Election Law by the House of Representatives (DPR) will not alter the direct method of the ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 4:35 pm

Indonesia's mangrove coverage rises to 3.46 million hectares

Indonesia's mangrove coverage increased by 15,164 hectares to 3,455,628 hectares in 2025, according to the Ministry ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 4:31 pm

Indonesia backs global action on water for food security in Berlin

The Indonesian government has urged the international community to intensify efforts to strengthen water management as ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 4:27 pm

President Prabowo orders SAR after ATR plane crashes in South Sulawesi

President Prabowo Subianto has instructed the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) to conduct search and rescue ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 4:15 pm

Myanmar Scam Job Vacancies Surge Despite Junta Crackdown

Adverts for new centers reported in Myawaddy, Yangon and Mandalay as the regime touts intensified action against the multibillion-dollar cyber-fraud industry.

The Irrawaddy 19 Jan 2026 3:56 pm

Junta Protests Against Timor-Leste Presidents Meeting with Myanmar Rights Group

Ramos-Hortas meeting with members of the Chin Human Rights Organizationwho were in Dili to file charges against Myanmar junta leadersconstitutes blatant interference, regime complains.

The Irrawaddy 19 Jan 2026 3:44 pm

Indonesia's Transport Ministry:ATR aircraft was airworthy before crash

The Ministry of Transportation has confirmed that the ATR 42-500 aircraft that crashed in the Bulusaraung mountain ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 3:43 pm

Charting the Arakan Armys Battles in 2025

The Rakhine rebel group has been fighting the regime and its allies on multiple fronts, from the mountains to the coast.

The Irrawaddy 19 Jan 2026 3:31 pm

Second victim found in ATR plane crash on Mount Bulusaraung S Sulawesi

A joint search and rescue team has found another victim of the Indonesia Air Transport (IAT) ATR 42-500 plane crash in ...

Antara News 19 Jan 2026 3:29 pm